Vegan vs Omnivore: Who Has the Healthiest Gut Microbiome? The Data Will Surprise You | Tim Spector

Today I explore what large-scale microbiome data suggests about diet labels like vegan, vegetarian and omnivore, and how clearly those patterns can show up in the gut. This segment examines insights shared in our discussion from a cohort of around 25,000 people with strong dietary information, including how average microbiome scores differed across groups once key factors like age and body weight were accounted for. We also get into the nuance that gets missed when people focus purely on labels. The individuals with the very highest microbiome ratings weren’t necessarily strict plant-only eaters, but a particular type of omnivore eating a little animal food alongside a lot of varied plants. We finish by touching on whether small amounts of animal foods could support certain microbes, and why the microbiome score itself may end up being more predictive than the diet category someone identifies with. Stream the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CN62SEEO7gA Or listen on your favourite podcasting platform: https://theproof.com/new-microbiome-science-dr-tim-spector/ Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.